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    Garmin GPS 492 too outdated?

    hey, ive came across a Garmin GPS 492 model for sale on craigslist. I have no experience with GPS/chart plotters. I'm not looking to do anything crazy with it but at least have it navigate the shallow bays & inlets for the most. I know the 492 has been out for quite a while so i was concerned...
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    question about painting over epoxy resins

    Ive decided to pull the carpet out my boat and replace with non skid product like durabak. I'm going to have to fill in a void in the deck with plywood using my west system epoxy/cloth i have sitting around. Ive read conflicting info regarding whether this epoxy can be painted over or not & I...
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    Anyone know when Bayliner stopped glassing in seat bases?

    hey, i have 98 capri 1802 with the typical lounge seats/bases.. I'm assuming these bases are glassed in to the floor, however a rep from bayliner 'thinks' they were fastened in with screws/brackets by 1998. And if they are glassed in, would there be a void or hole in the decking where the seat...
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    Force outboards & saltwarer use?

    so, a while back i was talking to an owner from the marina i use(freshwater lake) and the topic came up about saltwater. I told him i'm planning on taking my boat down the NJ shore to use in the bay and he told me outright that my late 90's Force by merc 120 o/b would NOT hold up in saltwater...
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    Four Winns 180 ok for bay use?

    hey guys, i'm considering & trying to make a descision on a 1996 Four Winns 180 with a 175 evinrude ocean pro. I like the boat & the size motor it has and interior with the snap out carpet which is nice. The boat will be primarily used on a lake, but I'd really like to do some occasional...
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    performance difference 130 vs 175 Johnson 2stoke?

    hello, i'm looking at and deciding between two Four winns 180 bowriders(hulls rated at 175hp). One is a '99 with a 130 Johnson and the other is a 96 Evinrude 175. Exact same fourwinns boats weighing in at around 2100lbs give or take. The 130 & boat is 3 years newer than the other which is a...
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    nearly full throttle to start motor?

    hey guys, i have a '94 Merc 5.0 that i need to almost pin the throttle to get started. Roughly 3/4 or more throttle and the motor finally stumbles it way to running. This is the case EVERY time regardless of the motor is cold or warm. However once running, it idles, accelerates runs great..Ive...
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    water testing a Wellcraft on saturday and have a few ?'s

    hey guys, I left a deposit on a 94 Wellcraft Eclipse 210sc which i will be test running this weekend. It was an older gentlemans boat which the marina is selling for him. The motor is a 5.0 220hp mercruiser. Approx how many mph's should a 'healthy' 5.0 push this boat at WOT? i plan to bring a...
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    Advice needed on searay with dirty bottom hull pic

    hi guys going to make an offer hopefully this weekend on this 94 Sea Ray 20' over nighter. My concern with the boat is the dirty bottom. Appearantly it was never bottom painted, but looks like it sat in a fresh water lake for periods of time. How much is involved with getting this cleaned up...
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    Need Help Deciding between Larson & Sea Ray

    hey, looking to buy my next boat this week and narrowed it down to 2. Planning to use the boat to cruise, occasional fishing and tubing. One is 1998 Larson bowrider with a 150 Mariner and the other is a 1994 Sea Ray 20 cuddy with a 150 merc. What i like about the larson is that its 4 years...
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    Replacing a Johnson 112 powerhead question

    hey guys, i have a 18' bayliner w/ a '94 force 90 in running condition. i also have a '96 johnson v4 112 with a blown piston (off a boat i no longer have). I'm considering finding a rebuilt powerhead for the 112 and replacing the force. Would the Johnson 112 be a worthwhile upgrade from my force...
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    which boat/motor would be better for 7-8 people aboard

    hey guys. looking for my next used boat. I'm looking at 20' Larson with a 175 2stroke outboard and a 21' Wellcraft with a 5.0 Merc i/o. I plan on bringing an occasional 7-8 people on.. Both boats are late 90's bowriders and very similiar in size. Which would perform better with a full load of...
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    couple questions about replacing outboard

    so i need to remove my 96 johnson spl off my wellcraft. i have the steering loosened up, the fuel line off, which leaves me a wiring harness..i have 4 wires with square plugs running from the splashwell into a 'terminal' on my powerhead and the wire to the solenoid and ground of course. my...
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    112 and 140 powerhead interchangeable?

    hey, i recently posted about my '96 johnson 112 spl with a bad cylinder and im trying to determine all my options. i came across a cheap 1994 Evinrude 140 with a bad lower unit..i was thinking of swapping my 112 out with this 140 head. the v-4 johnson/evinrude power heads look alot alike. Can...
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    can you help determine year? (picture)

    hey guys came accross this yamaha 115 for sale. its a 20" shaft and the owner claims its a 1991..based off the pic, to me it looks like it could be a newer outboard, maybe a '96 or in the ballpark? ive had a '93 yam few years ago and it had a "less rounded" cowling..anyone know what year this...
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    Johnson 112 spl no compression(pic added)

    Hey guys..well i just picked up a 96 wellcraft with a 112 johnson on saturday for what i thought was a good price.. owner claimed it ran good. he jumped the selenoid to show me it turned over and all that but it needed an ignition switch. took his word for it, got it home. put a new ignition in...
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    iginition key issue

    i have a '93 150 omc vro and today i charged my battery up and turned the engine over for a few seconds then backed off turning the key in the off position. the motor kept on turning over even in the off position forcing me to pull a battery cable to stop it. i attempted this several times and...
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    Painting a trailer?

    Im sure its been asked before but i havent found any recent posts..Has anyone here painted a galvanized trailer? how long did it hold up? did you spray it, brush it or have it professionally painted? I hate the looks of my galvinized trailer. Nice shiney gelcoated fiberglass boat sitting on an...
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    hydraulic steering helms interchangable?

    I have a sea star hydrauic helm with a fluid leak around the shaft. I pulled the cap with the 3 screws and located the o-ring. I cant seem to find that replacement o-ring online though. I found them on ebay for a 1" shaft but mine is 3/4" and i cant find any model #'s on my helm. Called a local...
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    how fast does your outboard-powered boat run?

    I'm just curious to see what kind of mph's you guys are reaching with your outboard boats.. My first was a merc-force 90 which pushed my 18' bayliner 36 mph. my second a 115 v4 yamaha pushed my 20' wellcraft to only around 33mph..my current is a 150 omc on a 21 chris craft..i wasnt too impressed...
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